Ashfield Comprehensive School vs Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashfield Comprehensive School
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
2,601 students
Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School
Sutton-in-Ashfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
340 students
| Measure | Ashfield Comprehensive School Nottingham, East Midlands | Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School Sutton-in-Ashfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #135 of 329 | #59 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #1636 of 4,090 | #972 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 2,601 | 340 |
| Pupils on roll | 2,601 | 340 |
| Free school meals | 31% | 12.4% |
| Capacity filled | 82.7% | 107.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 89% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 16% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.28 | – |
| A level points per entry | 36.2 | – |
| town | Nottingham | Sutton-in-Ashfield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.ashfield.ttct.co.uk/ | www.mapplewellsprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.6 vs 56.7).
- •Ashfield Comprehensive School is the larger school with 2,601 students compared with 340.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ashfield Comprehensive School better than Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (88.6 vs 56.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ashfield Comprehensive School and Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Sutton-in-Ashfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashfield Comprehensive School: 2,601. Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School: 340. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashfield Comprehensive School and Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School rank in East Midlands?
Ashfield Comprehensive School is 135th of 329 and Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School is 59th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).